Karina threw out those words and ran off.

The only place she could go was the hospital, where she had switched shifts to cover the night shift.

Tonight, the hospital hallways were unusually quiet, with only the occasional beeping of medical equipment breaking the silence.

As usual, Karina patrolled the patient ward, checking on the conditions of her patients.

But then, an unexpected figure appeared before her.

Kieran hobbled toward her, leaning heavily on his crutches, his gait uneven.

Karina wrinkled her nose. What was that smell?

It seemed to be coming from him. The closer he got, the stronger the scent became.

reeked of alcohol, and his eyes were clouded

name, his voice thick and indistinct. Suddenly, he reached

tried to

you're drunk! What are you doing here?

Fueled by alcohol, he yanked her closer, his other hand reaching for her face, as if to force a kiss. Terrified, Karina turned her head to avoid him, disgust and fear flooding her heart.

Do you think they can get here faster than I can grab you? Karina, you can't escape me. You belong to me." His voice, low and sinister, sent chills down Karina's spine. Goosebumps covered her arms as she struggled desperately. Summoning her courage,

moment to break free and bolted toward the nurses' station, where she knew

Kieran, drunk and enraged, refused to let her go. Gritting his teeth against the pain, he took long, unsteady strides

her scream.

and

overwhelming. He dragged

BUMS

prepared. His grip tightened, cutting off her air.

Kieran shoved her against the wall with brutal force. Her

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